(A) It is the intent of this chapter that land to be subdivided shall be of a character that it can be used safely for building purposes without danger to health or peril from fire, flood or other menace, and land shall not be subdivided until adequate public facilities and improvements are existing or proposed, and proper provision has been made for drainage, water, sewerage and capital improvements such as schools, parks, recreational facilities, transportation facilities and improvements. Accordingly, the Administrator or Town Council shall not approve a subdivision plat unless all of the following findings with respect to the proposed development are made:
(1) The proposed land uses are in accord with the adopted Comprehensive Plan and the official zoning map, or that the means for reconciling any differences have been addressed. A preliminary plat may be processed concurrently with a rezoning request;
(2) The proposed subdivision conforms to all relevant requirements of this chapter and to any variances that have been granted to permit any non-conformance. The plat shall meet all requirements of this chapter with respect to lot size and area and in no way create a violation of any applicable current ordinances, statutes or regulations;
(3) The proposed development, including its lot sizes, density, access and circulation, are compatible with the existing and/or permissible future use of adjacent property; and
(4) The proposed subdivision will not have detrimental impacts on the safety or viability of permitted uses on adjacent properties.
(B) The soils and topography have been adequately studied to ensure that all lots are developable for their designated purposes. Any land located within Zone A as shown on the currently adopted Flood Boundary and Floodway Maps of the Flood Insurance Study, is determined to be suitable for its intended use and that the proposed subdivision adequately mitigates the risks of flooding, inadequate drainage, soil and rock formations with severe limitations for development, severe erosion potential or any other floodplain-related risks to the health, safety or welfare of the future residents of the proposed subdivision in a manner consistent with this chapter, as described in the Floodplain Ordinance of the town.
(C) The proposed name of a subdivision shall be approved by the County E-911 Coordinator(s) and shall not use a word, or phrase, which is the same as, similar to or pronounced the same as a word or phrase in the name of any other subdivision in the county or any municipality or jurisdiction in the county. Proposed subdivisions may only use a duplicate subdivision name in the event that the Administrator requires the use of the same name for purposes of clear identification.
(D) In considering an application for a subdivision plat, the decision-making agency shall consider and may impose modifications or conditions to the extent that such modifications or conditions are necessary to ensure compliance with the criteria of this section.
(Ord. passed - -, § 1.2)